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The Press., 1887-10-13
WELLINGTON.
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 James Hoyls is building him dwell. ino house on the old site near Dalevills.
 :-J. D. Parsons and wife of Springaeid, Mass. spent the Sabbath in town. They drove across the country last week, calling on various friends on the route.
 The funeral of the late Wm. Holman was largely attended last Monday by ms old friends and neighbOrS on both sides oi the river. Rev. MT. Seymour ct Holland officiated.
 MT. Hunt of Providence has declined to consummate the purchase of the Arnold property. Holland side. We hope this Item will not injure the value of real sS- tate in that vicinity, and SO evoke another reprimand for recording the fact
 -S. Taylor is painting his house.
 We are sorry that there hes been 70 much delay in placing the new D. s. His tory in the schools. The chairman ai least. of the school board of visitors is nos to blame. It is a puzzle to him, anyway. Mrs. Annie A. Preston was in attend ance on the meetings of the AmeraOan Missionary Board at Springfield Last week during part of the session. ..
 Its been all 'Stahord fair" around here for the past week. Are you there or are you going? Every man. woman and child in this viciIgsy ought to be proud of this institution which has been 70 wisely and successfully administered these eighteen yeara.
 Tho Sunday school missionary con. cert at South Wilmington week aeo lest Sabbath was highly spoken of. We sx' pected a detailed report, but were disap' pointed. That school and the one on the Hill are now preparing the eonoSrt So' ''Bible Sunday"
 "A hearty welcome is extended to al the numerous little strangers who have recently appeared among us. The lates' arrival is a 9f pound boy at F. W. Pratfs
 Miss Nellie P. Brown has an engage ment as a salaried singer in the choir o the Ruggles-st. church, Boston. .-Timothy Merrick, formerly of thii town, now of Holyoke, is soon to be mar ried to Miss Priscilla Fl. Braislin, teacher of Mathematics at Vassar college. The ac qnaintance begun when daughter oE Mr Merrick was student there.
The Press., 1887-10-13
COVENTRY.
SOUTH COVENTRY.

A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Manager
 of Coventry Local Register.
 Rev. J. J. Quinn of South Coventry has been appointed administrator on tho estate of the late John Ready of Mansfield
 The first gathering of cream for the Andovar creamery was Monday or tnii week.
 Tom Smith has rented his house un der the naples to Mir. Kelly, who has beer living on the Booth place. Joseph Stew art succeeds MT. Kelly as foreman for h F. Dimock and will occupy the house va cated by MT. K.
 The bridge at Queens corner has beer taken up.
 The fringed gentians near Potast brook sustain the reputation of previous years for beauty and >profuse bloom.
 MT. Somers, better known as "bal looner," has been staying in the southwes part of the town for some days. Although perfectly harmless SO far as we know, ehli dren are frightened when they meet hln in by places.
 -Wm. Wellwood has been poorly foi some time.
 The delegates met in convention iu the Congregational church, Wednesday II. 30 a. m., when a business meeting waf held. Rev. MT. Hoisington of North Gov entry presiding. Rev. A. J. Quick waa not able to be present on account of indis; position, but it was expected that he would be present at the Thursdays meeting.
 The addition, one story, to the car. fridge shop is up and covered.
 Rev. MT. Hart of Franklin preached at the Congregational church Sunday.
 Nothing produces 50 great stagna. ton in all lines of business here-exoep' the livery-as the Stafford fair. The streets are quiet for those persons who are in active life have gone to Stafford.
 Mrs. Susan Hoyt, who spent the sum- mer with Miss Louisa Lord, has gone to Ohio.
 The Babcock house is again closed the summer residents having gone to thelI city homes.
 The family of Benoni Irwin, artist, have gone to Yonkers, N. Y. Mr. Irwin is a portrait painter and his work is great ly admired.
 J. Wilson is "off the hooks" by req son of slight illness.
The Press., 1887-10-13
STAFFORD.

The work of widening Highland Ter race is going on as steadily as bad weather will allow.
 The brick walls of Hicks new building are rising.
 Martin, the South-st. grocer, has re- moved to Rockwell's new building on East Main-st.
 The fire department had it's annual parade last Saturday afternoon. Citizens band headed the procession. The hose carriage was beautifully trimmed with red, white and blue, and the steamer was fairly dazzling with the brightness of furnished brass and steel. After the parade fremen and band partook of supper at the room of the W. o. T. U. -- -.-
 HI, J. Cogswell is fitting up for the re- moyaI of his watch and jewelry repair shop from Parsons news room to the Foster building, next door west from the post of flee. ss 1 I #
 The Band of Hope will ereorganized at the Methodist church next Sunday at 3 D. m. All children should belong. It can hurt none and must do many good no one can even know how much good it may do. Send your children or take them. The impressions of childhood never wear entire ly of. Help your children to get right impressions while in the plastic age.
 The Springfield Republican issues g sixteen page special number, giving insfuH it's report of the American Board meetings in Springfield last week. Price cents. Portraits of prominent men who took part in the meeting are given. Parsons sells them.
 -G. O. Southwick, correspondent of the Hartford Courant at Wilhmantlc, now makes frequent visits to this village, and will include Stafford and vicinity in his field for news gleanings. The Courant IS on sale at Parsons every morning at a. m. It is now paying particular attention to eastern Connecticut locals. .s
 None of the resident protestant clergy men of the borough were i'll their pulplts last Sunday. All three furnished substl- tutes.
 -Dea. Frank -Spellman and wife were delegates from the Stafford Springs Con- pregational church to the county confer ence at South Coventry on Wednesday. --C. M. Eager has bought into the store of A. 0. Eaton and the firm will be known as The Peoples Grocery Company. MT. Eaoer has been for several years and until lately paymaster of the Warren Woolen Go. The business was established in 1865. The firm was first Ellis, Converse & Co.,, then successively changed to Ellis, Warren & Go. Warren & Lord, Lord & Eaton and A. O. Eaton. -..-.F
 --Bolieau came out with new passen- ger barge for use at the fair. It is covered, and in all ways first class.
 Union prayer meeting on Tuesday evening next at half past seven o'clock at MT. Nourse's, Stafford Street. as
The Press., 1887-10-13
TOLLANDs

Judge William Holman, living near the Holland and Wilmington depot, died on Saturday. His serious illness has been mentioned in this paper, and his death was not surprise to those who knew how serious that illness was. Judge Holman was "A years of age. He was a successful farmer, carrying into his every day work and management the same energetic work and good sense that made him prominent as citizen and @ politician. He has been for many years president of the Stafford Agricultural Society, with which he was prominently connected from its beginning. He has filled important town offices in his own town, been judge of the Holland pro bate district, representative in the legisla- ture, and few years ago was candidate for senator. In politics he was demo crat, and was influential and active in party councils. He has also been 8 mem- Der of the state board of agriculture, and one of the county commissioners of Tol- land County. He was 8 native of Ashford , and leaves a widow, who is his second wife. One son, who occupied the home stead farm with him, W. D. Holman, is a prominent citizen of Holland, an ex-legis- iator, and an ex-member of the state board of agriculture. One daughter is the wife of Charles Young of Holland, and another is Mrs. Yost of Rockville.
The Press., 1887-10-13
MON9ON.

Monroe E. Carew of HampdOn, Mass, [, has purchased the Smith place" just north of the State Line depot, and intends to move there Nov. 1st.
 Levi Peck has been at the hospital in Boston for several weeks past. He iS do- ing nicely and expects to be able to return home aOOn.
The Press., 1887-10-13

Rev. Dr. George E. Reed, of New Ha- ven, one of the best known of the younger Methodist divines, gave . no-iCense talk in Willimantic last week. He is . pro- nounced prohibitionists, bat puts the question in this sensible way: elf prohi- biaion is not possi ble, then am entirely content to fight with any man who wlll go even 8 step. I won't play dog in the manager because ell won't 80 my way: That is why have never joined the third party. can't pledge myself to one thing alone when it is not possible of attain ment, and so peril m any way the temper ance cause"
The Press., 1887-10-13

The most brilliant event of the season in Springfield will be the two Theodore Thomas Oct. 31 and Nov. 28. 0. N. Shmpson & Co.,, the extensive music dealers of that city arc managers. MT. Thomas besides his 60 par formers will bring Herr JOseRy, the famous pianist, for the first concert, and .Fraulain Aus Der One, the coming lady pianist of tho age, for the second. StimpSOn < Go. intend to give these concerts every season. Tickets for the concerts $2, single tickets $1.26. Return trains will leave after the concerts. This will be the only chance of the season to hear Thomas concerts, as he does not appear In this vicinity again.
The Press., 1887-10-13

There promises Ao be no, lack of psnsion disCussiOn in congress at the coming ses- up by General Berdan. O1t of the sitting of the subject which these bills will prob ably cause there ought to come forth some wise and satisfActory l0Rislation.
The Press., 1887-10-13
ELLINGTON.
SQUARE POND.

SQUARE POND,
 Preaching at Square Pond, Got. 18th, at the usual hours, by Elder c. l.. White. Also Oct. 23d and Oct. 3Oth by Elder E., l.. Bugbee.
The Press., 1887-10-13

Forbes & Wallace, Springfield, offer fine camel-hair serge dress goods, Az inches wide, for 39 cents, regular 65 cent goods. Also black all-wool serge, 40 inches wide, for S9 cents, worth 60 cents. This is rare chance.
The Press., 1887-10-13

FOR CAREFUL
 INVESTORS! 10 Years, 6 Psr Cent. Gold Debentures. For some time there has been e growing call on the part of investors for bond which will not by It's terms mature in 90 short a time as or years, as Is the ease with the Farm Mortgage, which our. customers, and indeed large class of investors are thorough ly familiar.
 To those end that other large Claas of con, servative investors we take great pride in of. ferins the Gold DsbSnturs,s.A" we believe fl to become the popular inySsstment of th' day.
 By this we do not mean to ,dstrAct from thu credit justly due the best Real Estate Mort gage Loans, which unqusstiOnably furnisl absolute security, especially % where in thu guaranteed form. But, if improvement ha been made Gas we think there hAs), tho care ful investor Is entitled to the benefit.
 We offer guaranteed Farm Mortgages, pay ing 2 per cent. semi-annu&l interest, an' GOLD DEPARTURES, paying 6 per cent semi-annual interest, principal payable in Il years in gold. l, J.F. CHAMBERLAIN, . STAFFORD NATIoRL BANK BUILDING Y WANT some Hay, Straw, Wood Charcoal and Light Side SpriDl Buggy, and want to pay with SEWING MACHINES.
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The Press., 1887-10-13
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The Press., 1887-10-13

The plan of using Yuma Indian trailsrs to catch train robbers is . very sensible one. Of all the Arizona Indians the Yu- mas are eminent for their ability to follow 6 trail. Give them the atarlinR- point and they will run down e fugitive with the certainty and almost with the speed of A trained bloodhound. So we'll is this known throughout Arizona that 1t forms one of the chief checks to escapes from the territorial prison It Yuma. There hes rarely been an escape known of priS- oner who waa followed by these tireless sleuth- houndn.
The Press., 1887-10-13

Two interesting female creatures have been disporting at two New Jersey oCeaa resorts this season. One k i've years old and worth $5,OOO, 900; and the other is eight years old and worth S7, COG, 900. As it is not probable that they earned all this money by their own efforts, it is fair in- ference that they inherited it and they deserve their luck too. They followed Henry Ward Bsechss's sdSice to . young man who wapted . good constitution. They sslectsd their parents. It requires c good deal of fOrsthought snd foresight to do this, but It pays.
The Press., 1887-10-13
ROCKVALLEo

In connection with the autumn meet ing of the Eastern Conn. Ministerial Asso- citation of the M. B. church, to be held in Rockville, Oct. 15-19, jubilee of the Rockville M. B. church will celebrate it's emancipation from debt. The jubilee will consist of consecration meeting on Saturday. On Sunday love feast, ser. mon by the presiding elder, addresses at the Sunday school by former pastors, and others, and in the evening cremation oi bond, jubilee service, historical discourse, addresses by former pastors and others Tuesday and Wednesday association meet ing. On Tuesday afternoon two Stafford pastors will speak-Rev. E. M. Taylor on ''The Bible in the Ministers Study" and Rev. W. o. Newell on ''The Duty of the Church towards the Temperance Move ment."
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-07-08
Absence of Ready Money.

In a gathering recently of five or six
men, most of whom are at least reputed
to be wealthy, doubt was expressed by
each one if there is man in New York
who could draw his check for $1,000
600 and have it honored in actual cash.
One of the group. a prominent finan-
cier, said: Il know of an instance not
long since which is a far illustration
of these million dollar checks. A Lon
don man had business transaction in
which payment was to be made to
him of Eos, 900. For business reasons
he did not wish the checks to be pass
ed as in ordinary business transactions.
A check had been given to him on
Mills, Glynn, Currie Il Co., who are the
recognized outside bankers of the Bank
of England. He went to them and de-
manded the cash for the check. They
had not so much money on hand and
were obliged to ask him to wait until
they could 60 to the Bank Of England
and procure it. When he had secured
the cash he went to the other bankers
to make deposit. The second house
refused to accept the money on deposit
until he had explained to them in the
fullest manner where he got it. They
had never had so large a deposit made
in actual cash at one time. They
would not accept it without knowing
where it came trom and looked upon
him with suspicion for having so much
cash in his possession until he had ex-
planned the circumstances of his busi-
ness.
.'Of course the Bank of England had
money enough to meet such check or
a much larger one, the same as the
United States treasury would be able
to meet a great demand. But the fact
that Eos, 600 should be stumpcr for
two of the biggest banking establish
ments of London indicates how small
part actual cash plays in the business
transactions of the day. "-Neao iors
Tribune.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-07-08
An Enormous Annetite

A countryman in restaurant listens
with establishment to a waiter giving
an order, turns to companion and
says: -..
my stars, Bill. thar must be fell
Ter in here that's mighty nigh starved
to DEATH.
"How you know p
''W'y, l jist hearn that man yell out
'one beef an cabbage Tn a pretty
good eater myself an ken slaughter a
few cabbage when get right hungry,
an l ken eat a pretty good size hunk
o. meat, but when it comes to eating q
beef, I'm afraid l wouldn't be equal to
Their Emergency. Some folks ken eat
powerful, Bill. "--AYkansaso Traveller.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-07-08
A SparselY Settled State.

The legislature of Nevada has pass
ed an act establishing state bureau
of immigration. That Nevada greatly
needs imm grafton there can be no
question. She has been state twenty
three years and has now population
about equal in number to that of the
city of Troy. Nevadas total vote in
1884 was 12,771-a large decrease as
compared with 1880, when it was 49,
343. The total vote of the state in the
last presidential election, therefore,
was about only one-fourth of what was
the vote of Rensselaer, county in the
same election. There is reason to be-
lieve that the decrease of the vote act
ually cast in Nevada as compared wi til
the preceding presidential election,
largely, if not wholly, corresponds to
the decrease of her population. No
wonder that the people who have to
maintain expensive state and local
governments desire 10 stimulate immi-
grafton. If her affairs do not greatly
| -NCN aud MY SOOti De IL Sialt
without people. Nevada was admitted
to statehood in 1864 At the preceding
census she had less than 1000 people;
but wonderful stories were told about
her marvellous growth. In 1870, how
ever, the new state had only $4,000
people, and that number did not in
crease by more than 20, 600 during the
next ten years. Yet Nevada has voted
in six presidential elections. Her pop.
ulation has appropriately been de-
scribed as mining camp with three
electoral votes. There is at present
no remedy for the evil and danger in
volved in this state of things. But it
teaches a lesson and should serve as II
warning against the reckless tranSfor-
nation of territories into states of the
union. Troy IN " Times.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-07-08
The Supreme Court.

1t is a somewhat singular fact that
only two of the Supreme Justices wear
full beards-Field and Matthews
though Justice Woods also wore full
beard. The others are all closely sha-
ven. Justice Field is the most popular
with the administration. About two
years ago Justice Harlan moved his
family from Washington to Rockville,
Montgomery Co. This was done for
economical reasons, as he was at that
time financially embarrassed in conse-
quence of heavy Endorsements fol-
friends. In this way he became so re-
duced in means that he could not live
in Washington in the style that a JUS
tice of the Supreme Bench shuld OBJ
serve. He has three grown sons, one
of whom was recently ordained min.
lister of leading Presbyterian Church,
in New York, and now receives sala-
ry of 1000 year. He graduated al
Princeton only four years ago. Another
son is lawyer in Chicago, with rap
idly IN creasing practice and thirt
will be graduated from the Columbia
Law School next month. The two
former are unmarried and recognizin.
their fathers financial condition, ant
having more money than there need:
called for, had built for him hand
some house on Meridian Hill, whicl
was just occupied by the Judge and hi
family last week. Thus the socia
circle of the Supreme Court is com
plete for the first time in two years
and, as the Judge himself has met hi
financial obi cations, there is likeli
hood that it will be the scene of bril-
liant soci al entertainments during tn
coming fall and winter. = Boltimor
american.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-07-08

The trial of man for selling liquor
was taking place in one of the Dakota
prohibition counties. A quart bottle
of whisky was produced by the officer
as having been found on the premises
of the defendant.
Just lenme see that bottle O.
likker." said the Judge.
1t was handed to him, he pulled the
cork out with his teeth, smelled of the
contents couple of times, held it up
to the light and said:
81 sentence this ere likker to soil
tary confinement"
Whats that?" asked the astonished
prosecuting attorney.
The contents of this bottle is hereby
sentenced to solitary confinement"
why, you blamed old snooser, you
aren't trying the bottle-it is the pris-
oner here who is before the court"
Give dollars for contempt o. court,
you red-eyed pettifogger ~ roared the
judge. The prisoner is discharged
Get out O. here. every one o. you I'll
show you eff this court can't enforce its
own sentences - And he put his feet
on the desk. threw his head back, and
there was sound like pure, old spring
water running out of the bung-hole of
a barrel. Dakota Bell
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-07-08
Polished by Travel.

A Washington correspondent tells of
a young man who has afforded no little
amusement to society there. His faith
er died some time ago, leaving him a
fortune. The youngster, with great
flourish, went to England, and upon
his return recently an acquaintance
asked:
"Did you visit the tower?'
mo"
odd you see Westminster"
NO"
Didn't you see parliament in ses-
sion?"
No"
"Well. what in the world did you do
abroad?'
81 brought back six brand-new over
coats of the latest fashion," was the
young mans summing up of the result
of his trip. Cjothier and Farnisher.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-07-08

Il wish to go home to Mii-dera" and
echo carried the sound everywhere. nm
til the priests. in anger, hurled the
hell down the momtain-side. when IL
received tho scratches. 1t was found
by its rightful owners. and ceased at
once It's plaintivc. homesick cry.
The monastery was founded in the
eighth century. but of course was de-
stroyed by fire several times, like every-
thing else, but they still have intact
the room occupied by the greatest fc-
male author of Japan during the writ
ing OF her romances. "Gen-ji Monoga-
tart, and show the slate slab used by
her for holding ink. Her name, Mn-
rasaki Shikibu, is known TO all readers
of Japanese history, for her book had
great influence over all people. and is
read to this day.
The greatest surprise thus far to me
was the discovery of an electric bell
in the room at my hotel, which gave
me great pleasure, for had already
clapped my hands into blister in call
ing servants in the usual Japanese
manner. The most agreeable part OF
Japanese art in interior decoration is
its simplicity; in my room are dozen
slabs of white wood set in the upper
part of the wall above the sliding doors
few little holes having been cut in
! them. At first did not see any de
sign, and looked at them only as ven
tilators, but after awhile the sky show
| ing behind these holes turned then
into the white sails of ships, and the
grain of the wood became water
which rolled in long waves toward the
shore. Others were birds flying anon:
clouds. l wish the people as wei
would show better on longer acquaint
! ance.